Nature of Science

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What is the variable that is being measured in an experiment?

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Dependent variable

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What type of data describes the characteristics or qualities of something?

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Qualitative data

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What type of data involves numerical measurements?

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Quantitative data

Front

In an experiment, what are the factors that are kept constant?

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Controlled variables

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What is the variable that is changed or manipulated in an experiment?

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Independent variable

Front

What is the outcome or result that is measured in an experiment?

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Dependent variable

Front

What type of observation involves using numbers to describe something?

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Quantitative observation

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What type of observation involves using descriptive language?

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Qualitative observation

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In an experiment, what is the purpose of controlled variables?

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To ensure that the experiment is fair and that the results are due to the independent variable only.

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What is an example of a controlled variable in a plant growth experiment?

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Type of plant, amount of sunlight, or amount of soil.